Skelos: Dems ‘don’t … understand their responsibility’

Appearing this morning on Fred Dicker’s show — it’s a packed house today — Dean Skelos said Pedro Espada Jr.’s absence from the chamber today was a sign of the breakdown of the Democratic conference’s leadership.

“I still don’t think they understand their responsibility as the majority party is to be in Albany — as all members should be,” he said.

Skelos reiterated that none of his members would support any measure that includes new taxes or fees, although many would support a property tax cap. He said the conference would be reviewing a Medicaid contingency plan just introduced by the majority.